RN- Clinic Nurse - Bilingual English/Spanish

Legacy Community Health Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading community health provider in Houston, where you will play a crucial role as a Registered Nurse in an outpatient clinic. Your responsibilities will include patient preparation, conducting assessments, and providing care under the guidance of healthcare providers. This position offers a chance to improve community health while enjoying competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Long-Term Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Plan

Subsidized gym membership

Paid Time Off

Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)

Bereavement Leave

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas with no restrictions.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-visit planning for patient charts.
• Prepare patients for examination and perform nursing tasks.
• Administer medications and respond to patient communications.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish-speaking)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

CPR & AED Certified

Education

Unrestricted Texas RN license

Job description

Be a part of driving healthy change in our communities

About the Position

The Registered Nurse at Legacy Community Health will be responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management in an outpatient clinic setting. This will include perform selected nursing and administrative duties to assist physicians and other providers as part of the clinical care team. As the Clinic Nurse, you will conduct pre-visit planning, prepare patients for examination and treatment, and other nursing duties as needed.

Location: Legacy Community Health -Santa Clara 5616 Lawndale St. Houston, Texas 77023

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating patient charts prior to appointment with recent test results and correspondences to determine needed services
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by escorting them from the waiting area to the exam room and take histories and vital signs in addition to preparing, cleaning and maintaining exam and treatment rooms
• Give injections and draw blood, assist with EKGs, OB/GYN exams, and office procedures as needed and provide other patient care services as directed by physicians or providers
• Maintain sample medication records, administer medication upon physician or provider order, and respond to medication requests per practice protocol
• Triage and respond to patient communications

About Legacy Community Health

Legacy Community Health is a premium, Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides comprehensive care to community members regardless of their ability to pay. Our goal is to treat the entire patient while improving their overall wellness and quality of life, in addition to providing free pregnancy tests, HIV/AIDS screening. At Legacy, we empower patients to lead better lives by promoting healthy behaviors and offering resources such as literacy classes, family planning services, and nutrition and weight management information.

Our roots began in 1981 as the Montrose Clinic, with specialization in HIV education, testing, and treatment. Since then, the agency has expanded to 10 clinics in Houston, one in Baytown, two in Beaumont, and one in Deer Park with extensive services that include: Adult primary care, HIV/AIDS care, pediatrics, OB/GYN and maternity, dental, vision and behavioral health. We also service students within KIPP and YES Prep schools. Legacy is committed to driving healthy change in our communities.

Requirements

• Unrestricted Texas RN license
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• CPR & AED Certified
• 1 year of relevant experience
• Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) required

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Long-Term Disability insurance
• Life insurance and AD&D
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Subsidized gym membership
• 24-hour travel assistance
• Paid Time Off
• PTO Exchange Program
• Company holidays (9 days + 1 floating day)
• Bereavement Leave
• And more

Legacy Community Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.

Apply today.

Our short application process takes less than 3minutes on your phone, tablet or computer.

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